Ashura (10th day of Muharram), Martyrdom of Imam Husayn (a) and his votaries at Karbala

Mourning ceremony held at Imam Khomeini’s shrine

A mourning ceremony in remembrance of Imam Hussein (PBUH) and his companions has been held at the holy mausoleum of Imam Khomeini.

Mourning ceremonies for martyrdom of Imam Hussain in the day of Ashura

The effects of the culture of Ashura on the victory of Islamic Revolution

The events inspired by Ashura

The most important events which were like a turning point during the process of the Islamic revolution were inspired by Ashura, some of the most important of them are:

Leadership and unity among revolutionists

The Islamic Revolution was influenced by Ashura and Karbala in many ways such as the leadership and the way of fighting against the tyranny.

Enjoining good and prohibiting Evil, the common point of Ashura and the Islamic Revolution

The both movements’ inspiration was to perform Islamic laws and among them “Enjoining Good and Prohibiting Evil”.

The historical significance of Ashura

Then the infallible Imam left Mecca for Kufa after receiving several letters and invitations from residents of that city